Towards a Functional Taxonomy of Composition.

Eckhardt, Caroline D.; Stewart, David H.

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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Towards a Functional Taxonomy of Composition.

Eckhardt, Caroline D.; Stewart, David H.

College Composition and Communication, v30 n4 p338-42 Dec 1979

Advocates an approach to composition based on purposes or ends rather than on techniques or means. Suggests four categories of purposes: definition, substantiation, evaluation, and recommendation. (DD)

Descriptors: Classification, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Writing (Composition)

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Language: English

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